The Business of Show Business

Welcome back to season 2 of The Business of Show Business. On today's I am joined by my long time friend Joseph Fletcher. Me and Joseph trained at college together and I am so proud of the career he has had. As a hearing impaired performer he has not let his disability stop him. Some of his career credits include Deaf Men Dance, Closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics and West End musical Wicked....

Welcome to episode 10 of The Business of Show Business podcast. In this solo episode I talk side hustles and help you to identify your ideal client. There is difference between a side hustle and a survival job. A survival job such as promotional work, temping, bar service etc is your in-between job to help you pay your bills and fund your career where a side hustle is your side business running al...

Welcome to episode 9 of season 2 of The Business of Show Business podcast and on today's episode I am joined by PR expert Alex Buchanan. Alex is a senior publicist at Amanda Malpass PR and has helped countless shows and individuals get the publicity they deserve. Time stamp: 1:06 Interview starts 3:10 Being on the red carpet   3:5 What is PR 5:45 You can’t guarantee publicity that’s the thing...

Welcome to episode 8 of The Business of Show Business podcast. In this solo episode I dive into tips and tricks that can help you to improve your mental stamina and wellness. Using some NLP coaching techniques I share some methods to help creatives and freelancers to focus more on what they want, talking kinder to themselves and feeling comfortable out of your comfort zone. Don't forget to head to...

In this episode of The Business of Show Business I speak to award-winning West End choreographer and movement director Chris Whittaker. We discuss the transition from performing to choreographing and how to follow your goals and passions to get to where you want. It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Chris and underneath the time code you can find a link to Chris's Website. I hope you enjoy :) Ti...

Networking seems like a dirty word, but your career is built not just on your talent and skills but on the connections you have or are yet to make.  Networking isn't just about making new connections, it's about nurturing the ones you already have. There is a fantastic quote by Porter Gale which is: "Your network is your net worth."  During this podcast episode I discuss why networking i...

On this episode of The Business of Show Business Jamie talks to Lisa Douglas, a Talent Executive and Celebrity Producer with over 20 years' experience producing and casting talent for TV across factual entertainment, entertainment and daytime shows for all the major broadcasters in the UK. Lisa has worked on shows such as ‘Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway’ , ‘Parkinson’ and ‘This Morning’ ....

On today's solo show I talk about content and content marketing for creatives, freelancers, and businesses. You have probably heard this word a lot over the last year or two. For those listening who are involved with marketing it has been around for a long time but it seems to be a word that has made its way into all freelancers and creatives vocabulary - and I am glad it has. By the end of this e...

On today's episode of The Business of Show Business I am joined by Collective Agent's Simon Mayhew. We go behind the scenes of a day in the life of agent and find out what it takes to be make it as an agent. Time Stamp: 1: 00 Interview starts 1:40 Meet Simon 3:55 What is day in the life of an agent like? 6:43 "I always say to my clients, it shouldn’t matter what is coming up as you should always b...

This is the first solo episode of season 2 of The Business of Show Business podcast. On this episode I will be helping you to claim back your time, helping you to create a work schedule and therefore helping you to avoid burn out and to stop you falling out of love with what you do. As a freelancer and creative you have to look at yourself as a business and a brand, and although you won't be worki...

Welcome to the first episode of season 2 and for today’s episode I am joined by a creative director, Danielle Drayton. We talk about running an events company, the importance of networking and how as creatives and freelancers we never really stop to look at how far we come. Time Code Intro 1:45 Interview starts 3:00 "We are so busy focusing on what we are doing, We don’t actually take a moment to...

Welcome back to The Business of Show Business for season 2. Lot's of exciting things in store for this season such as talking to experts on: Being a Creative Director Being an Agent Choreography TV Production Public Relations and much more. I will also tackling marketing, business strategy social media and much more in my solo shows. Find out more about me: https://jamiebody.com/ https://twitter.c...

As season one of The Business of Show Business wraps with this episode I take the time to give you an idea into my journey in the arts and a do a round up of this season. I discuss my journey from graduating musical theatre college in 2007 and working in TV, film and theatre, to my career in arts marketing helping with the marketing and social media of some of the leading shows in the West End and...

For this episode of The Business of Show Business I talk to Jake Waby. We discuss the importance of video and audio content in a digital world and how important it is to performer. To vote for The Business of Show Business in the British Podcast Award listeners' choice category follow this link, it only takes 28 seconds. https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Show notes: 0:49 Interview starts 1...

On this episode I dive into 10 of the most frequently asked questions I get from creatives, freelancers and performers about social media, marketing and websites. The questions I answer are: Do performers or freelancers really need social media? What platforms should I be on?  Should I have two accounts? Do I have to be on every social network? Can I post the same thing more than once? What s...

On this week's episode of The Business of Show Business podcast I talk to Jenny Patrone who is a business owner, course director and choreographer. She not only makes you feel good about auditioning and trusting your skills but is such a caring and helpful person so I hope you enjoy, and go follow her on social media. Ps she can't do backward rolls. Show Notes: 1:05 Interview starts 1:55 From perf...

Welcome back to season 1 bonus week. The week started off with a bonus epsidoe with Cathy Read at Industry Minds. We discuss mental health in the arts and I give 12 ways to help with positive mental health online. Episode can be found here. You can find out more about Industry Minds here - https://www.industryminds.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/industrymindsuk/ Twitter - https://twi...

This week's episode focuses on mental health in the arts and entertainment sectors and how to use your social media to benefit you and your mental health. Section one of this episode I give you 12 ways in which you can use your social media to be proactive and look after your mental health online and section two I talk to Cathy Read from Industry Minds about the fab work they do. Other episodes me...

For this episode I talk to New York voice over expert Marisa Dargahi. We discuss what is needed to be a voice over artist, the difference between working and auditioning in the states to the UK and more. With over a decades experience in the voice over well Marisa discusses her transition from performing into casting and then to setting up her voice over business. Points mentioned are having a hom...

On this episode I go through the freelancer's toolkit. Skills you need and skills you may have that you don't realise you have. The title of this episode was initially inspired by a panel and Q&A I was invited to be on as a guest expert a little while ago by Mousetrap Theatre Projects. However, lately I have been asked some similar questions or have been asked to speak on other guest panels ab...

On this episode of The Business of Show Business I talk to choreographer, author and casting specialist Graeme Pickering. We discuss how you should hold yourself in an audition, how to measure success, the importance of having a network and much more. He really takes us behind the audition panel and reveals what goes on during the casting process and gives some fab tips and tricks on how to prepar...

On today's solo show I will be talking about what to post online. A key phrase I hear from creatives, especially performers, is 'I don't know what to post' or 'I am in between jobs and don't have anything worth talking about.' I have said it before and I will say it again the keyword in social media is SOCIAL . You have so much value to offer so don't be put off or get to in your head about it. Th...

I managed to sit down with the busy and super talented Rosina Andrews back in Feb 2020 and had the best time. We discuss how you have to love what you do, how you need a business mindset to last in the entertainment industry and how you don't have to fit a mold to achieve your own success. Show Notes: 2:12 – What is a typical day like in the life of Rosina ? 3:36 - How do you prioritise what you d...

Welcome to third episode of The Business of Show Business and on this episode I talk about making sure the in person you matches who you are online. Making sure there isn't a disconnect from who the person the audition panel or interview panel meet to who they find when they search for you online. Whether you like or not you more than likely have an online presence, so you really need to take...

In this episode we talk to choreographer, Bollywood Co Founder and entrepreneur Nileeka Bose. We discuss the value of knowing your skill set and what sets you apart and how to create your own path in the entertainment industry. Nileeka gives out so many amazing bits of advice during this interview and you can find out more about her here - https://www.nileeka.com/ Books mentioned: Paul Arden - It'...